July 31, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
FTC and DOJ Propose Major Overhaul of Merger GuidelinesThe Proposed Guidelines reflect the larger trend of increased antitrust scrutiny under the Biden Administration. As a result of this increased merger enforcement environment, companies considering mergers and acquisitions should consult with experienced antitrust counsel to understand their risks and formulate a strategy.
By Katherine I. Funk, Alex S. Lewis and Natalia Liashenko
8 minute read
February 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
FTC Puts Employers on Notice: Employee Non-Competes Are Problematic and Could Soon Be UnlawfulThe back-to-back announcements come in the wake of FTC and Department of Justice workshops in 2020 and 2021 about the economic effects of restrictions on worker movement; a growing chorus of advocacy groups and economists; and a Presidential Executive Order calling on the FTC to curtail, or do away entirely, with employee non-competes.
By Katherine I. Funk and Ashby M. Angell
6 minute read
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